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A review by berrytown
The Fragile Threads of Power by V.E. Schwab
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
it pains me to give this book such a low rating but it was such a tragic let down after the original trilogy i have to. the original cast of characters seem wooden in comparison to their former depictions while the new characters have only the vague notions of a personality.
this book makes a mess of its use of non-linear storytelling because it can’t quite commit to doing so. as a result, most of the book is told in flashbacks to info dump on the reader. it makes the experience of reading feel like drudgery and is more akin to reading a script rather than a story.
the twists were predictable which wouldn't be so damning if the lead up managed to be fun but it’s bogged down but so much over-explanation that you cannot even relish the in between bits. also, unsurprisingly every woman introduced in this book is reduced to some villain or badass caricature, it’s exhausting.
this book makes a mess of its use of non-linear storytelling because it can’t quite commit to doing so. as a result, most of the book is told in flashbacks to info dump on the reader. it makes the experience of reading feel like drudgery and is more akin to reading a script rather than a story.
the twists were predictable which wouldn't be so damning if the lead up managed to be fun but it’s bogged down but so much over-explanation that you cannot even relish the in between bits. also, unsurprisingly every woman introduced in this book is reduced to some villain or badass caricature, it’s exhausting.